The first episode of On Course
Exciting new series that takes a regular look at the sailing world Welcome to the first episode of On Course, our exciting new series that takes a regular look at the sailing world.
Posted today at 11:55 am Join upffront.com on the Foredeck
Get a free 50 Euro voucher when you join this exclusive club With the launch of the all-new upffront.com website we are also pleased to present the Foredeck Club, exclusively for boat owners who are serious about their sailing.
Posted today at 11:00 am National Firefly Class annouce rig modernisation
Sweeping rule changes to the 80-odd year old design The National Firefly Class have announced sweeping rule changes to modernise the 80-odd year old design.
Posted today at 10:04 am Oman Sail appoints new CEO
David Graham stepping down from his role after 11 successful years After eleven years of exceptional service and leadership, David Graham will be stepping down from his role as CEO of Oman Sail on April 1, 2020.
Posted today at 9:34 am 2020 Atlantic Cup cancelled due to COVID-19
Atlantic Cup Kids programming will be made available virtually It is with great regret that Manuka Sports Event Management announces the unavoidable cancellation of the 2020 Atlantic Cup, which was scheduled to take place June 5-21.
Posted today at 9:08 am Classic yacht delivered by chinook
Jonty Sherwill gets Cockleshell home for a refit Like so many areas of our life, classic yachting has been badly effected by the lock-down, with many unable to complete refits on their yachts for the 2020 sailing season, whenever that may start.
Posted today at 8:32 am Star class makes dramatic return for Tokyo 2021
Surprise reinstatement in the Olympic sailing competition With the Tokyo Olympics being delayed for a year, a little-known clause in the World Sailing Constitution has been activated, leading to reinstatement of the Star class in the Olympic sailing competition.
Posted today at 12:00 am 1830 demanding and tactical miles
51st edition of the Solitaire du Figaro to start on 30th August 2020 It looks like being a fascinating programme with four legs to be raced, three of which are 500 miles long and more, which is the sort of racing the sailors love. They will then face a final 24-hour run to complete this three-week long marathon.
Posted on 31 Mar Melges 24 Worlds date under consideration
IM24CA has been working to find solution to holding the event International Melges 24 Class Association has been working to find solution, that will have positive effects both for our association and sailors, such as finding the way still to have the Worlds in 2020.
Posted on 31 Mar Sport England sets out Covid-19 financial support
Making up to £195m of funding available to help the community sport and physical activity sector Sport England has today confirmed that it is making up to £195m of funding available to help the community sport and physical activity sector through the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
Posted on 31 Mar